I’ve decided to skip Thanksgiving decorations this year and go straight to Hanukkah. I’m not hosting our family turkey dinner, so it won’t matter if my house lacks the glittery tangerine tinsel, turkey figurines, and faux pumpkins that I usually display. But I do need to get started on holiday shopping. Our traditional Hanukkah party is the first weekend in December, which is only a few weeks away. Have you started shopping for the holidays yet? If so, here are some offers for you:
Amateur Sleuths Book Giveaway
🔎 Looking to add some FREE cozy mysteries to your bookshelves? If so, I’ve teamed up with 31 other authors to give away our books! You’ll find amateur sleuths solving crimes in charming small towns, quirky characters, playful pets, and whodunit puzzles for you to solve.
⭐Look for my title “Facials Can Be Fatal” where hairstylist Marla Vail unravels a murder at her day spa during holiday festivities.
Holiday Shopping Guide
🎁 Need some ideas for what to get your friends as gifts this year? Check out N. N. Light’s Holiday Gift Guide with suggestions for readers of all genres and do your book purchases in one easy place. Who knows? You might even find a few titles you’d enjoy for yourself. Take a Look
⭐ My book, Dreidels and Dead Ends, will be featured Nov. 16 under Cozy Mysteries and Nov. 18 under Holiday Fiction.
Booklovers Bench – Nov. 2026
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A Holiday Cozy Mystery
While you are shopping, don’t forget to order a copy of my museum heist mystery that takes place in the midst of Christmas and Hanukkah preparations. Perfect for your Jewish friends, mystery fans, interfaith couples, and anyone who loves a good whodunit set during the holiday season. Start Reading Now
🕎 Even my littlest reader knows a good book when she sees one!
Here is what other readers are saying:
“Dreidels and Dead Ends is a multifaceted mystery with humor, heart, and a touch of the uncanny. A fun read from start to finish. I recommend it to readers who enjoy cozy mysteries featuring amateur sleuths with full, busy lives.”
“Anyone, like me, with an interfaith family will enjoy that aspect of the story. I loved the quick pace, colorful characters and fun mystery.”
“If you like cozy mysteries with special atmosphere and character, you will love this fabulous novel. The backdrop of Hanukkah festivities will make this book a welcome Hanukkah gift too.”
“A festive and entertaining cozy mystery with an unusual premise, engaging characters, and plenty of intrigue. The holiday atmosphere adds warmth to the investigation, while the missing treasure provides an appealing puzzle to unravel. A natural fit for readers who enjoy lighthearted mysteries with humor and seasonal charm.”
Do you tend to shop year-round for holiday gifts or wait until the last-minute?
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